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Lucky Hank is an Exhausted Academic Satire

I’ll get this out of the way now: Lucky Hank, the new academic satire series on AMC, is based on Richard Russo’s 1997 novel Straight Man, and no, it doesn’t really follow the book. I mean, it still follows the misadventures of William Henry Devereaux Jr, or “Hank,” a one-hit-wonder novelist and the chair of the English department at a small Pennsylvania liberal arts college, during one week of his life when everything goes off the rails. Straight Man is a novel about a guy who uses humor and sarcasm and an overly lighthearted approach to everything as defense mechanisms against...
Baby stroller buying guide

One of the most essential pieces of equipment you’ll need for a new baby, toddler, or small child is a baby stroller. You’ll use it while out for daily walks with your little one, both indoors and out, for trips to the shopping mall or amusement park, and even while travelling. Selecting the right stroller, however, can be a daunting task. There are so many options from which to choose, so many different designs, types, and features. There are also small yet important details that could make all the difference in which one you choose or might like over another. Here,...
The 2023-2024 Homeschool Orders have begun!

Homeschool February is a slump month, when no matter how excited you are about your homeschool curricula, you start feeling hopeful and desiring to get your hands on that which will come next year. Typically, we are a year-round schooling family, but that is more just because life is school. However, we still have a planned reset date after the summer birthdays have concluded which gives a fresh start into what comes next. In the curriculum world, the sales and encouragement to buy for next year seem to start in February. Lots of sales and promotions come along in March...
Let the Countdown to Summer Begin With the 10 Best Patio Umbrellas

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When it rains, it pours, but summer sunshine has its own set of drawbacks. Whether you have a tiny balcony or a sprawling backyard with multiple terraces, a great outdoor umbrella can lower the temperature when it’s hotter than a fire emoji outside. Adding some shady cover is also a foolproof way to turn your outdoor eyesore into a resort-worthy extension of your indoor oasis. But looks can only get you so far. “Splurging on quality umbrellas is always a yes for me,” says...
75 ‘Unmanly’ Things That Are Very ‘Manly,’ According To The Internet

Any grownup should have a wide range of skills at their beck and call. Everyone should know how to take care of themselves and their loved ones, whether it’s just another mundane day or an actual emergency. Stuff like knowing how to sew on a button, cooking a meal that’s more sophisticated than making cereal, taking care of your verdant garden (and what not to do, say, if you come across a bear).Unfortunately, some people still divide up some activities and behaviors according to gender, based on some pretty ambiguous assumptions. This idea sparked a discussion online after redditor u/international_red07...